Sharon, I am not very mechanical at all so I can appreciate how it must be 
to learn the minute parts but you will do fine.

Sandy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 6:13 PM
Subject: Processors and Stuff


> Well folks,
>
> I went to see Jenna today.  I remembered to take the things in the small 
> bag that came with Victor, but you know what?  I didn't need to; they were 
> fake, and they belong to Victor! Haha!  She gave me a big box, maybe about 
> 18 inches long, 10 inches wide and 8 inches deep.  It contains the two 
> processors and alternative ear-hook sizes and something that goes around 
> your ear so it fits snugly.  Other items include disposable and 
> rechargeable batteries and recharger with adapter, a supply of microphone 
> covers, accessories that you can plug into sound sources like TV and 
> portable CD player, a dry-&-store container that has a crystal, a place 
> for the processor without the batteries, and a long light bulb that takes 
> the moisture out of the system.  She recommended that I put my hearing aid 
> in there also.  Of course, there are reading materials, along with a DVD, 
> that are useful, but we don't know yet if there is anything like a manual 
> in Braille format; she'll find out.  If not, maybe we can find it online, 
> like I have for other products.  If not that, maybe they can scan 
> something and send it via email.
>
> At first, I handled things gingerly as I learned to unattach and reattach 
> parts.  She encouraged me by saying that the products are sturdy.  I guess 
> they have to be, for kids to use them.  I'm still uncomfortable about 
> pulling some things out, like the batteries, for fear that they'll fly! :) 
> some of the parts are hard to do, but I'll probably get good at it with 
> practice and maybe some finger-strength training.  There is a keychain 
> with a small container where you can store extra batteries, but we both 
> have a hard time opening it, so I doubt if I'll use it.
>
> It sure helps when you can learn things hands-on, doesn't it?  I'll have 
> the second half of the waiting period to play around with these things.
>
> Now on to the big day!
>
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> Sharon
>